Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - May, 2022
Australian researchers say they have re-discovered a ‘lost’ species of coral.
Cheap river tricks tested
Biologists in the US are studying low-cost ways to improve water quality and wildlife habitat in urban creeks.
Future food jobs at risk
Government agricultural research jobs in NSW could be on the chopping block.
Mekong methods outlined
Scientists are looking for ways to save one of the world’s most productive agricultural regions.
Microbe options uncovered
Researchers are getting excited about the potential of a fungus-like microbe taken from the pristine waters of South Australia.
Ocean memory fading
New modelling suggests most of the world’s ocean is losing its year-to-year memory as a result of global warming.
Reef returned to original owners
A historic sea country agreement has been made for the Great Barrier Reef.
Report warns of heat rise
Experts say there is a 50:50 chance of global temperature temporarily reaching the 1.5°C warming threshold ...
Flour firm shift funded
A federal agency is helping manufacturing giant Manildra Group become less reliant on coal.
Questions over huge cable customer
Some new doubt has emerged for plans to build a giant solar farm in the Northern Territory.
VPP pilot progresses
A Virtual Power Plant (VPP) pilot project in WA has put together its first package of residentially-generated energy.
Mine choice questioned
Reports say the company behind a controversial lead and zinc mine in the NT helped appoint its own independent regulator.
EPA checks salmon discharge
Authorities are investigating the effects of salmon farm discharge into a greater Hobart drinking water catchment.
Green needs relegated
Global climate action is being held back by war, the COVID-19 pandemic and politics.
Murray plan may rest on election
The $13 billion Murray Darling Basin Plan (MDBP) is likely to change after the upcoming federal election.
New light on reef risks
Great Barrier Reef management approaches may not adequately address threats to the reef or likely losses of species, habitats and processes.
Ocean foodbowl reviewed
Researchers are investigating whether the world’s oceans can support food demands under climate change.
Postcodes show local threats
A new web app allows users to search for threatened species in their postcode.